ADATA posts record 3Q revenue as memory prices rise

ADATA Technology reported record consolidated revenue of NT$53.03 billion(NT$53.03 billion)in the third quarter of 2026, topping NT$50 billion for the period as tighter memory supply and higher prices lifted sales. The memory module maker also said September consolidated revenue reached NT$15.73 billion, up 200% year-over-year but down 16.9% from August after it strategically adjusted shipments.

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Asus ROG Strix OLED XG32UQDS debuts with 180Hz 4K QD-OLED display

The Asus ROG Strix OLED XG32UQDS is a brand-new QD-OLED gaming monitor, featuring a 31.5-inch 4K display with a 180Hz refresh rate. Even though Asus says “3rd Gen” QD-OLED panel on its website, it is actually using the downgraded 4th Gen QD-OLED Edge panel with a peak brightness of 450 nits and no VESA DisplayHDR certification. Motion clarity receives its own dedicated upgrades. Extreme Low…

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BenQ Materials expands Xpore circular textile push

BenQ Materials showcased its eco-friendly performance fabric brand Xpore at the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) 2026, marking the brand’s second appearance at the event. The company introduced three core green technologies, six product lines and the commercial rollout of Xpore e2cycle, its electronic-waste recycling process, as it seeks a larger role in the global green materials supply chain.

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TSMC Texas-Terafab buzz drives Taiwan contractors to move fast

TSMC has not officially announced anything, but Taiwan’s semiconductor facility engineering supply chain is already rushing to Texas after reports that the company is discussing a collaboration with Elon Musk’s “Terafab” plan. DYC chairman Chung-Ping Hsieh said his company only received the news last week and has already begun mapping out a Texas strategy, while some faster-moving Taiwan contractors have even set up local offices.

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ITRI sees hardware, AI, sensing drive quadruped robot rollout

As AI advances rapidly, the robotics industry is evolving from traditional automation equipment into a productivity tool for every industry, Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) said. ITRI added that robots will gradually move into manufacturing, inspection, welding, warehousing, medical care, and even homes, and that hardware, AI, sensing, and virtual-physical integration will be key to turning robots from simply machines that can move into ones that can work.

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China’s 15th five-year plan elevates PCB role in AI supply chains

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission have released the 15th Five-Year Plan for the development of the electronic information manufacturing industry, aiming to push revenue at large-scale enterprises above CNY30 trillion (US$4.5 trillion) by 2030 and foster world-class companies in semiconductors, advanced computing, consumer electronics, basic electronics, and energy electronics.

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